Ford Sierra Manual

Rear seat catch - removal and refitting

Saloon models
1 Working in the luggage compartment,
release the seat catch by pulling the release
knob, or if the cable is broken, use a
screwdriver to release the catch itself.

2 Fold the backrest forwards into the
passenger compartment and remove the two
screws shown (see illustration).

48.2 Rear seat catch fixings - Saloon models

A Remove the securing screws
B Withdraw the cover and catch

3 Detach the cover and then remove the
catch from the body.

4 Disconnect the release cable and sheath
from the catch.

5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion check the catch for correct
operation, and if necessary adjust the position
of the striker on the seat backrest to achieve
satisfactory engagement with the catch.

Hatchback and Estate models
Low specification
6 Release the seat catch by pulling the
release knob, and fold the backrest forwards
into the passenger compartment.

7 Unscrew the release knob from the top of
the seat backrest.

8 Carefully pull the edge of the seat cover
from the flange on the seat backrest, then pull
the backrest cushion away from the seat
panel to gain access to the catch (see
illustration).

10 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion check the catch for correct
operation, and if necessary adjust the position
of the striker to achieve satisfactory
engagement with the catch.

High specification
11 Release the seat catch and fold the
backrest forwards into the passenger
compartment.

12 Remove the rear parcel shelf for improved
access, then remove the screws and withdraw
the cover for access to the catch.

13 Unscrew the two bolts securing the catch
to the bracket on the rear wheel arch (see
illustration).

48.13 Rear seat catch assembly - “high specification” Hatchback model

14 Using a small screwdriver, push out the
pin securing the link rod to the catch, then
withdraw the catch.

15 If required, lift the release lever, push out
the securing pin and remove the link rod. The
lever can be removed by drilling out the two
securing rivets from the parcel shelf support.

16 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
where applicable fit new rivets using a hand
riveter to secure the release lever. On
completion check the operation of the catch
and if necessary adjust the position of the
striker to achieve satisfactory engagement
with the catch.